"According to MarketWatch, citing "a person familiar with negotiations between the two tech giants," Samsung has forced Apple into a 20 percent price hike for its mobile processors, and Apple, without any other options, was forced to accept the hike." [link to www.ibtimes.com]

Apple CREATED the digital music market. They convinced the world they needed an iPod and most of us went for it in a big way. Today I use iPod Mini's for stocking stuffers. Then came the iPhone. How many products have you see consumers stand in line to purchase before they'd ever seen or touched one? That single phone changed the cellular phone market forever. Of course don't forget the personal computer that Apple practically invented and manufacturer some of the very best PC's, even today.

Yes, Apple products sell at premium prices. But they offer premium quality, and premium technology. For some reason Apple has always run contrary to the "experts' predictions of their earnings, their future success and their overall viability as a company. Apple has real bonafide geniuses in their R&D and Software Development departments as well as the genius of their marketing over the years.

Do they make a mistake now and then? Yes, of course they do. But there are damned few mistakes compared to the astounding success they've had across a half-dozen industries. The next big thing? I don't know what it may be. But you can probably bet you'll see it come from Apple first. Don't sell your Apple stock just yet. You may be in for a pleasant surprise in the not too distant future... and Apple will soon be the ONLY TECH/Computer company to build their products in the US. Apple has announced that they're bringing all manufacturing back ON SHORE and getting out of their contracts with Korean and Japanese, etc., suppliers. If you have an ounce of patriotism left - that alone may be reason enough to buy Apple Products. Not withstanding the fact that Apple products are usually the best in their class.